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Consejos de seguridad alimentaria para el regreso a clases
July 25, 2023
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 about ways to store food safely to avoid food poisoning.
Daily Spoonful of Olive Oil Daily Can Drop the Risk of Dying by Dementia by 28%
July 25, 2023
A new study shows that adding more olive oil to your diet may decrease the risk of dementia-related death. Healthline interviewed Dolores Woods, RDN, on the benefits of olive oil.
Is yogurt good for you? It's nutrient-rich and high in protein.
July 20, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about the health benefits of yogurt.
What to Eat During the Summer Heat: Nourish Dietitian speaks with Telemundo Houston (Spanish)
June 19, 2023
With the Summer heat setting in, Nourish dietitian, Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, LD, appeared on Telemundo Houston channel 47 to talk about food you can eat to stay hydrated in the Summer.
Eggplant...The Vegetable with Unlocked Potential
October 8, 2022
"Oh no…this eggplant is bitter." That was Ashley Kim, my dietetic intern colleague. We were preparing freshly picked eggplant from the school garden together when we discovered the bitterness of the fruit. We practiced a classic Asian-inspired technique by cutting the eggplant into bite-sized pieces and cooking it in a wok with oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and Thai chili peppers. The umami and aromatics were not strong enough to mask the bitterness of the vegetable. I definitely could not waste it so I unceremoniously ate every last bite, all the while thinking about what we did wrong.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Manifest Cooler Weather with a Colombian ‘Aromática’
September 30, 2022
Community Health Education Specialist, Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, LD, shares a Colombian recipe for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Manifest Cooler Weather with a Colombian ‘Aromática’
September 30, 2022
In Colombia, as in many countries, it is common to offer a beverage to a guest visiting their home. Typically, that offering is ‘tinto’ (black coffee) or ‘aromática’ (tea). This isn’t just any prepackaged tea bag, though. Aromática is often made with fresh aromatic herbs, fresh or dried fruits, and a little sweetener if desired.
Pivoting in the Pandemic: Making Culinary Medicine Accessible and Engaging
December 8, 2020
Dr. McWhorter blogs about implementing virtual Culinary Medicine courses at UTSPH during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eat Your Water: 12 Hydrating Healthy Fruits and Vegetables
July 16, 2020
Dr. McWhorter talks about hydration through fruit and vegetable consumption.
Mediterranean Style Diet Can Help Relieve Symptoms of Depression
January 9, 2020
Chef Wesley McWhorter talks to Fox 26 Morning Show about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.
